 
An invigorating, powerful voice, enriching lyrics,
and a remarkable stage presence are hallmarks of singer/songwriter Evonne Rivera.
Influenced by such artists as Etta
James, Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin, Evonne Rivera's music is filled with soulful, Old School energy and captivating hooks.
No
stranger to the stage, Evonne previously performed before packed audiences, in renowned venues throughout Los Angeles such
as The House of Blues, The El Rey Theatre and The Viper Room, as the back-up vocalist in the acclaimed, speak-easy jazz show,
The Toledo Show.
Within the walls of the notorious Maverick Studios, Evonne recorded the sultry back-up vocals on The
Toledo Show album, "Fishnets and Cigarettes", released by Moonshine Records.
In search of finding her own sound, Evonne
left The Toledo Show to form the band Ragdoll, and performed as the lead singer and songwriter throughout Los Angeles and
Pasadena in popular venues such as Luna Park, The Baked Potato and The Joint.
After becoming pregnant, Evonne
took a break from performing live to focus on being a mother. However, determined to learn more about the business of music,
Evonne soon acquired three-years experience as a record promoter for commercial radio.
Ready to reveal her passion
and story to the world, Evonne started her own independent label, Sweet Bottom Records, in 2004 and began working with Grammy
nominated songwriter and producer Rodney Shelton.
Evonne Rivera released her first 3-song EP in February, 2005 which
was nominated as "Best Adult Alternative Album of the Year" for the 2005 LA Music Awards!
Evonne then performed once
again throughout Los Angeles in some of LA's premier venues including The Cinegrill, Monsoon Cafe, B.B. King's and The Key
Club.
On June 13th, 2006, Evonne released her debut album titled "WHAT IF", which includes the talents of renowned
drummer Gerry Brown (Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Diana Ross), and bass player C.C. Thomas Jr. (Babyface, Diana Ross, Smokey
Robinson).
Evonne also re-recorded her song "Freedom" to be featured on the Women On The Move compilation CD, titled
"Beautiful", released in July 2007 by Red Cayote Records.
After taking some time off to have her second child in late
2006, Evonne Rivera began performing once again, as part of the "Women on the Move, "Beautiful" Tour", raising funds for Domestic
Violence Women Shelters throughout the state of California.
Recently, Evonne Rivera was described as one of "LA's most
promising independent artists" by LA Women In Music (LAWIM), and is currently a finalist for their highly esteemed Comet Award!
Evonne
is currently performing her live show in venues like Red White + Bluezz and Holly Street Bar & Grill in her hometown of
Pasadena, CA and The Mint in Los Angeles. Plus, she is in the process of setting up a regional tour, to begin in late 2008,
dedicated to raising funds for single mothers in maternity homes.
EDUCATION:
Attended American Conservatory Theatre
in San Francisco, CA.
Alumnus of Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA.
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